impactful
adjective
im·pact·ful
im-ˈpakt-fəl 
ˈim-ˌpakt-fəl
ˈim-ˌpakt-fəl
: having a forceful impact : producing a marked impression
impactful song lyrics
impactful humanitarian efforts
Fashion loves a big expansive gesture, but a small one can be pretty impactful, too.—
Mark Holgate
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an impactful story of love and redemption
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Equally impactful, United Way’s WomenRise program provided $500 in cash assistance per month for one year that gave me the autonomy to meet our most immediate needs.
—Delilah Lopez, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026
My grandfather was the most impactful person in my life.
—Adam Finkel, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
Gunplay is equally enjoyable, thanks to a large arsenal of weapons that feels distinct and impactful.
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In an impactful Broadway debut, the Scream star finds the sweet spot between sincerity and satire, playing Rose as earnestly naive without losing the character's strength.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
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Delilah Lopez, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026
My grandfather was the most impactful person in my life.
—Adam Finkel, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2026
Gunplay is equally enjoyable, thanks to a large arsenal of weapons that feels distinct and impactful.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
In an impactful Broadway debut, the Scream star finds the sweet spot between sincerity and satire, playing Rose as earnestly naive without losing the character's strength.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 13 Apr. 2026
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“Impactful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impactful. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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